By Our Correspondent, Dodoma.
Graduates of technical and vocational education and training institutions in Tanzania are expected to acquire skills that are better aligned with labour market demands following steps being taken under the ESPJ II Project to develop new Occupational Standards.
The project, funded by the World Bank through the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, aims to enhance skills development in Tanzania by strengthening training systems, building teachers’ capacity, and improving the use of technology in the TVET sector.
Speaking about the process today, August 27, 2026, ESPJ II Project Coordinator Mr. Aggrey Mleli said the preparation of guidelines for Occupational Standards is an important step towards ensuring that training offered by TVET institutions responds to the actual demands of the world of work.
Mr. Mleli said the stakeholders’ meeting is part of the second phase of reviewing the guidelines and collecting stakeholders’ views before the guidelines are submitted to higher levels for approval and subsequent use in the development of Occupational Standards.
He said the process is important due to rapid technological changes and emerging labour market demands, which require technical and vocational education and training systems to keep pace with these developments.
“Many graduates face challenges of inadequate skills after completing their studies due to various technological changes. Therefore, through this project, we expect to bridge that gap,” he said.
According to Mr. Mleli, besides developing Occupational Standards, ESPJ II is also implementing activities aimed at building teachers’ capacity, improving curricula and strengthening technological systems, measures expected to enhance the quality of training provided by technical and vocational education institutions.
He said NACTVET, as the regulator, continues to ensure that institutions benefiting from the project implement their responsibilities in accordance with laws, regulations and TVET guidelines.
The initiative is considered important in building a training system capable of producing graduates with skills required for employment and productivity, while giving young people greater opportunities to compete in the labour market.
As Tanzania continues to invest in technical and vocational education and training, the development of Occupational Standards is seen as an important step towards ensuring that young people graduating from TVET institutions leave not only with certificates, but also with recognized skills that meet the real demands of the world of work.
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